I’m awfully sore from the 18 mile run on Saturday. A cold front moved through the area yesterday, so I was warm and cozy in bed this morning. Couple that with the soreness and a run didn’t sound so good. My hip didn’t feel like it was going to make it 100 Yards, so as I headed out I figured it would be a short trip.
I walked about half a mile and then started running. Like Saturday, any soreness I felt during my walk disappeared almost instantly once I got my body in motion. Once again, I didn’t pay much attention to my pace and let my body go with what felt right. I cruised to the park, mentally allowing myself a walk break anytime after 2.5 miles, but I never took it. I just kept running. I finished 5 miles absolutely pain free. I’m having a little trouble believing it, though.
Planned workout
8 minutes warmup
5 miles at whatever pace
8 minutes cool down
Actual workout
6 minutes warmup
5 miles at 8:28 pace
10 minutes cool down